Hike Billy Goat Trail Section B

Billy Goat Trail Section B, Potomac, Maryland, United States

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Hike Billy Goat Trail Section B

Billy Goat Trail Section B

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Wildflowers, lush woods, and Potomac River views make for an unforgettable hike.

Park in the lot on MacArthur Blvd. (see map) to access the trailhead. Trail is well-defined but little-traveled. You may want to bring a field guide for identifying wildflowers and the critters of the region.

Photos: brown pau, Fritz Flohr Reynolds, Alice Crain

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Good shoes
Snack
Water
Sun protection
Layers
Camera
Field Guide

RT Distance	2.7 Miles
Elevation Gain	68 Feet
Activities	Running, Hiking
Skill Level	Intermediate
Season	Year Round
Trail Type	Loop
Features	Forest River Scenic Waterfall

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Andrea Barthelemy

Hike Billy Goat Trail Section B

8 months ago

Wonderful Views

Rather easy, with wonderful views on the Potomac, even at high temperatures nice, because shady.

Kristen May

Hike Billy Goat Trail Section B

over 1 year ago

Less Crowds

While not as grand and less exciting of a hike than section A, this hike does offer some pretty spectacular views of the river, some neat rocks to scramble, and has significantly less crowds than the more popular section A.

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